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Buckner Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking in Chicago
CHICAGO – Showcasing his solidarity with the families of missing and murdered women in Chicago and across the state, Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness event on Jan. 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Word of Life Church, located at 2602 E 87th St in Chicago.
LaPointe Urges Congress to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
CHICAGO – Fighting for the rights of women and individuals who experience gender-based violence, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring new legislation urging the United State Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Yednock Hosts Utility Bill Clinic to Help Consumers Save on Monthly Utility Bills
OTTAWA, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to provide free and cost-saving services to the community, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, partnered with Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to present a Utility Bill Clinic on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa.
Jones-Backed Law Providing Health Care Coverage for Skin Cancer Screenings Now in Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The fight to provide affordable health care to all Illinoisans will get a boost from a new law backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which requires health insurance plans to cover annual preventative skin cancer screenings.
Mason Partners with Office of Comptroller to Host Finance 101 Workshop
GURNEE, Ill. – Community members are invited to join state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, and the office of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza for a New Year, New Resolutions Finance 101 Workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Meeting Room B in the Zion-Benton Public Library in Zion.
LaPointe Shines Light on Cost-Saving Advantages of Warming Centers
CHICAGO – Working to help local residents prepare for winter weather and save money on their utility bills, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting the cost-saving benefits of warming centers in the local area.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Calling for Greater Awareness of Human Trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of human trafficking while continuing her work to combat crime across Illinois.
Slaughter Highlights Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CHICAGO – To ensure that local community members are informed of the dangers and prevalence of human trafficking, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Walker Invites Area Veterans to Veterans’ Issues Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting area veterans to his upcoming town hall on veterans’ issues on Jan. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 208, located at 121 N. Douglas Ave. in Arlington Heights.
Stuart Invites Community to Send in Legislative Ideas
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting constituents to help shape her upcoming legislative agenda by sharing their thoughts and ideas for new laws with her office.
Mah to Host District-Wide Coffee House Tour
CHICAGO – To make the services of her office more accessible to area residents, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is kicking off a district-wide tour of local coffee houses to meet with patrons and discuss the state issues that matter most to them.
Mussman-Backed Bill Establishing New Rights for Expectant Mothers Takes Effect
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Pregnant women will be guaranteed new rights under legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, which recently took effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Recent Reports Concerning Ex-Statehouse Lobbyist
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement in response to a WBEZ report uncovering emails between a former statehouse lobbyist and high-level employees of the Quinn administration that allude to a possible cover-up of rape by state employees.
Crespo Recognizes Hoffman Estates Police for Keeping Local Families Safe from Harassment
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recognized Hoffman Estates Police Department Officers Joshua Chlebanowski and Pat Patla for appropriately handling and reassuring local residents of their community’s values when responding to a heinous incident in which a family was being harassed for their ethnicity.
Mah Offers Residents Chance to Work Out, Share Concerns with Her
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is announcing a new initiative to encourage healthy habits and regular exercise in the new year, which also provides gym-goers the opportunity to share with her their thoughts and concerns about state issues.
Yednock Hosts Free CUB Clinic to Help Provide Savings on Utility Bills
OTTAWA – To help residents save money on their utility bills, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is hosting a Utility Bill Clinic with the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) and a Homeowner Education Class with Habitat for Humanity in Ottawa.
Illinois Human Rights Commission Partners with Mason for Community Coffee Hour
GURNEE, Ill. – Commissioner Barbara Barreno-Paschall of the Illinois Human Rights Commission will be joining state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for Join Joyce for Coffee and Conversation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at Daisy’s Artish Cafe in Lake Villa.
LaPointe Seeks Input from Constituents for New Bill Ideas
CHICAGO – As a way to engage local residents in the legislative process, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging constituents to contact her office with ideas for new bills to be considered in Illinois.